High Rocks Program Update
In late April, High Rocks hosted the “Heart Healthy Cooking” class. There were several participants taking appreciation for the classic Louisiana dish, Jambalaya, but with a quirk of fresh veggies.
Planting Season Starting
High Rocks Grow Appalachia Program kicked off in March. Our first meeting was about Garden Planning and the importance of soil health. We had a WVU Extension Agent to help
Spring Fling
In the mood to grow some food. As the winter months are coming to an end, the excitement of getting plans together to unfold a new growing season, with lots
End Of Season Maintence
After a long dry summer, as the temperature cools down, the leaves are starting to fall, and the days are getting shorter, it’s important to think about winterizing your garden.
Preserving
At High Rocks, our Ruby Grow Garden has an abundant amount of produce coming out of the gardens at this time of year, and with having our Grow Appalachia Preserving
Herbicide Poisoning Through Compost
Grow Appalachia is a 100% organic program and Herbicide poisoning is a rising concern for all farmers. A participant in the High Rocks Grow Appalachia program has experienced herbicide (also
Season Extension
Knowing when to grow certain crops is important to sustaining production numbers throughout the year. Certain crops tolerate cool weather better than others, and vice versa. When it’s time to
April Activities
This month The Local Foods Team held a Garden Maintenance Workshop, at our high tunnels. We discussed various elements of garden maintenance with our participants, like the importance of weeding,
Spring Update
The Local Foods Team at High Rocks has diligently been working on our Ruby Grow Garden. With 2 high tunnels, the team has been cleaning beds, prepping soil, and planting.
Garden Planning Workshop
Garden planning is an essential element for gardeners of all experience levels. It’s important to organize where you’re wanting to grow, what you’re wanting to grow and how you plan
